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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.39, 191.11 and 36.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.39, 191.11 and 36.09 is: 54.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.39 : 191.11 = 36.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.39/191.11 = 36.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.39x = 191.11 × 36.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.39x = 6,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,896.60/127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.14

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